Hyatt Elites | Don’t Let Mlife Downgrade You
One of the great perks of Hyatt Gold Passport is their partnership with MGM’s Mlife program. They offer a status match that is very good with Hyatt Diamonds mapping to Mlife Platinum. That’s one notch down from MGM’s, by invitation only, Noir status. There’s a good number of benefits to being Mlife platinum, including lots […]
FoundersCard – Is This Deal Going Away in November?
The FoundersCard, an excellent program with a unique blend of airline, hotel, business and lifestyle benefits, has a deal that is rumored to be going away at the end of October.
Vegas | Dinner at L’Atelier De Joël Robuchon
I wasn’t feeling that flush, so I slid my mouse over to Robuchon’s other Vegas outpost – L’Atelier De Joël Robuchon. It’s a bit less formal and has 1 Michelin Star. It also features an open kitchen, so you can watch the culinary creations as they come together. I opted for seats at the bar, so my colleague and I could take in the action, and maybe take a few notes to improve our own kitchen skills.
Miles, Points and Travel Hacks | Weekly Round Up
Welcome to the Miles, Points and Travel Hacks Weekly Round-Up for the week of October 24th. Each week we sift through all of the posts, blogs, PR, hyperbole and rumors, boil it down and share the best stuff with you.
Holy Grail | American Express 100K Bonus
Nowadays, 100K sign up bonuses on credit cards are really hard to find. American Express Platinum cards have upped the ante and are offering 100,000 Membership Rewards points on their Enhanced Business Platinum® Card through January 25, 2017.
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 3
Previously, I covered the steps that led me to consider my first cruise and the education I received trying to navigate my way through the complex process of booking a cruise without destroying my wallet. Cruise Hacking has proved to be a whole new animal with some elements of Airline and Hotel Hacking, but with a whole new vocabulary to learn. In this last installment, I’ll cover my lively and informative phone conversations with NCL’s customer service agents, the details and lessons learned, and how I finally booked and paid for my first cruise, ever.
Richard Branson Sets Sail With Virgin Voyages
Sir Richard Branson, a man who transforms virtually every media and travel market he focuses on, is ready to shake up the entire world of cruises.
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 2
Previously, I had gotten as far as the Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) website where I was met by some really confusing and vague language about how much cruise my money would buy. I had picked out a 7-day cruise on the 2nd newest ship in their fleet, the Norwegian Getaway, and it looked like I […]
Linking Marriott and Starwood Accounts | Some Nice Benefits
By linking the accounts my lowly Marriott Silver status would be upgraded to match my not-so-lowly-but-nothing-to write-home-about Starwood Gold level.
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide
Travel Hacking is a science, an art form, a sport and social alchemy, all working together to elevate your travel experience without emptying your bank account. After a few decades of travel hacking with the airlines and hotels, I have a decent system worked out. I may not always get the absolute best deal in […]
